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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[F#] [E] [F#] [G] [F#] [E] [F#] [G] [F#] [E] [F#5] [E5] [F#5] [G5] [F#5] [E5] [F#5] [G5] [F#5] [E5] [E]
[F#]Pick me, [E]pick me, yeah
[F#]Let a [G]low long signal
[F#]At ease, [E]at least, yeah
[F#]Everyone is hollow
[G]Pick me, [F#]pick me, yeah
[E]Everyone is waiting
[F#5]Pick me, [E5]pick me, yeah
[F#5]You can [G5]even pay them
[F#5]Hey
[E5]Dive, dive, dive
[F#5]Dive in me
[G5]Dive, dive, dive
[F#5]Dive in me
[E5]Dive in me
[E]Dive in me
[F#]Dive in me
[E]♪
[F#]Kiss this, [G]kiss that, yeah
[F#]Let a [E]low long signal
[F#]At ease, [G]at ease, yeah
[F#]You could [E]be my hero
[F#5]Pick me, [E5]pick me, yeah
[F#5]Everyone is waiting
[G5]Hit me, [F#5]hit me, yeah
[E5]I'm real [F#5]good at hating
[G5]Hey
[F#5]Dive, dive, dive
[E5]Dive in me
[E]Dive, dive, dive
[F#]Dive in me
[E]Dive in me
[F#]Dive in me
[G]Dive in me
[F#]♪
[E]Dive, dive, dive
[F#]Dive in me
[G]Dive, dive, dive
[F#]Dive in me
[E]Dive, dive, dive
[F#5]Dive in me
[E5]Dive in me
[F#5]Dive in me
[G5]Dive in me
[F#5]Dive in me
[E5]Dive in me
[F#5]Dive in me
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Capo 4 Needed
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Dive by Nirvana is played in the key of F# with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F# (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti B5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Dive by Nirvana: sounding in F# (Capo Fret 4, shape D) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in F# (Capo on Fret 4 (played in D shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from F# to E requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – E – G – I – E5 – G5 – I – IV – V – D5/A
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
F#EGF#5
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
E5G5F#7B5C#5D5/A
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyF#Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyDOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into D, maintaining F# sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family F#
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of F#. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IF#Tonic
iiG#mSupertonic
iiiA#mMediant
IVBSubdominant
VC#Dominant
viD#mSubmediant
vii°FdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle6 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F#)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F#•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – E – G – I – E5 – G5 – I – IV – V – D5/A•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 4
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Dive (Nirvana)?
To play the Easy Chords for Dive, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Dive?
The original recording key for Dive by Nirvana is F#. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
